28 APR 12:KUSH ** EAST COAST VS WEST COAST SPECIAL **

Kush is a monthly event at the Faversham. We specialise in creating a unique night where music, art & fashion come together.

First of all thank you to everyone that made it down to the launch night back in Feb…we held off the gas for March, but we are back now with a BANG, bringing you the biggest battle between east coast & west coast you could ever imagine!

Back by popular demand, and in control of the battle in the main room
Oscar Wildstyle & Wiggie Smalls

They’ve DJed with the Wu-Tang Clan, Grandmaster Flash, Kelis, DJ Yoda, Big Boi, Westwood, DJ Shadow, MF DOOM and many others. They’re resident DJs at The Warehouse Project and their Juicy mixtapes have had over 30,000 downloads across the world. They are recognised for their unique mixing through a blend of old and new, taking you back through the years of Hip-Hop. These are two guys you seriously do not want to miss!

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Bangerang VS BrotherHood Sound System Garage/2Step Special

A room dedicated Strictly to Old school garage and 2 step classics provided by the residents of both Bangerang and BrotherHood Sound System and hosted by MC Skilla, throwing down old school classics, guaranteed to take you back!

Silas & Snare Surgeon
The Menendez Bros
Remé
Joe 90

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If you didnt already know, KUSH also showcases up and coming artists & designers throughout the U.K, who will be displaying their current projects and also doing LIVE pieces on the night for you all to witness!

If you are a budding artist / designer / photographer and are interested in becoming part of the action then contact remiebp@hotmail.co.uk or sales@bestvintageuk.com.

On Saturday April 21st, Leeds Student Radio, Leeds RAG and The Faversham give you S.O.S. Leeds, a twelve hour celebration of some of the most choice artistic talent in the local area and beyond as well as some very special guest appearances. Throughout the day, the finest in music, comedy and art showcase their work as we transform the Faversham into a hub of excitement and creativity. For a full lineup of the day’s events go to http://www.facebook.com/events/376902862330884/

All profits go to the Leeds Community Fund, a pool of money given to various small charities (80% of which are local Leeds charities) who have an annual income of less than £150,000 and do not benefit from regular donations – http://www.leedsrag.org.uk/about/community-fund

Once the sun sets, the venue is revamped and transformed for the night’s entertainment. This is a festival after all, and that means the party’s going to keep going well into the morning! For our after-party, we have cherry-picked an array of Leeds’ finest DJs and clubnights and placed them under one roof, with a headline performance from former Faithless frontman Maxi Jazz. This is the Sound Of Students in leeds.

This is not to be missed. If you can’t make it to a festival this year, have some carnival fun instead. Starting at 3pm and carrying on until the early hours, you’re guarenteed a day and night that you won’t forget.

Not only is the amazingly talented DJ Yoda going to be joing in the fun, you’ll also get the pleasure of DJ Format, and more local artists such as Gin & Juice vs Moschino Hoe, Versace Hottie, ReWind Takeover, Fia Sessions and Brotherhood Soundsystem. Is that enough to tickle your fancy?

Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ. His How To Cut & Paste show saw a tongue-in-cheek mixing style that prompted Q Magazine to declare him “one of the ten DJs to see before you die”. From his hip-hop roots, DJ Yoda has evolved in the past ten years, using his turntable skills and diverse influences as varied as Funk, B-more, Kuduro, Reggae, Drum & Bass and even Swing and Country & Western to make the most amazing quirky and original sounds of music.

He’s most likely to be found cutting the Indiana Jones theme with Dubstep or The Muppet Theme with MIA. In his sets you are likely to see him using film, TV, Youtube samples and visuals, making it the most phenomonal and unique experience.

DJ format’s debut album “Music For The Mature B-Boy” was one huge success story of 2003. An album of soulful, funky Hip Hop loaded with beats and lyrics, made it a massive hit. The new album “Statement Of Intent” sees collaborations with Edan, Mr Lif and Sureshot La Rock. Format also shows his varied musical tastes way beyond Hip Hop, exploring Jazz and Blues, and offering more of his own trademark instrumentals in what is, his best work yet.

Bring on the summer! Let’s start as we mean to go on! Get your tickets now.

Lostprophets have announced the release of their brand new album ‘Weapons’ and their first headline UK tour in two years.

After triumphant tours across the UK and Europe on which they played in front of tens of thousands of people, Kerrang! Magazine awarded them with ‘Classic Songwriters Award’ , + now Lostprophets are making their way to O2 Academy to remind us why they deserved that honour.

Modestep is a 4-piece pop-rock band from North London. Their sound clearly takes influence from of electro + dubstep. The music video for their second single, Sunlight, passed 1 million views within 4 days when released on YouTube, to which debuted at 16 on the UK singles chart when released from Polydor Records.

You might recognise Miles Kane from the bands The Rascals + The Little Flames, well now he’s going to tackle going solo . He is best known for sharing lead responsibilities + writing with Alex Turner in their side-project The Last Shadow Puppets.

Eugene McGuinness is a singer/songwriter + frontman of Eugene + the Lizards. He was signed to Domino Records in 2008 when he released his album The Early Learnings of Eugene McGuinness to which it received nothing but positive reviews.

Professor Green might be making the magazines for his love-life to MIC star Millie Mackintosh recently, but he’ll show O2 Academy that’s not the reason he should be making Headlines. The rapper should be performing some of his hits ‘Read All About It,’ ‘Jungle’ + ‘Never Be A Right Time.’

Chiddy Bang are an alternative hip hop duo from Philadelphia. There debut single released in 2010 ‘Opposite of Adults’ peaked in the Top 20 on various singles charts worldwide including the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Belgium.

Edan is an independent DJ + producer based in Boston, USA. His mix-tape “Sound of the Funky Drummer” collects hip hop tracks sampling James Brown’s “Funky Drummer”, which has been called the most-sampled record of all time.

Mr Lif is an American hip hop artist from Boston. In 2000 and 2001 he won the Kahlua Boston Music Awards for Outstanding Rap/Hip Hop Act.

A rare opportunity to see the international DJ in an up close and personal environment.

Annie currently hosts a number of shows on Radio 1. Her main show, Annie Mac’s Mash Up, airs 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday nights. But you don’t have to listen to her on air…you can go and see the lady herself.

Annie’s Friday night Radio1 show goes out to over a million people in the iconic role of ‘officially starting the weekend’, and on Friday 20th April, Annie will be keeping the weekend party antics rolling in Leeds by playing a one off show in the very intimate Mint Club. …This is a rare opportunity to see the international DJ, better known for spinning tracks in-front of sold-out arenas and festivals, in an up close and personal environment. See you there!

We Are The In Crowd formed in 2009 + was signed by Hopeless Records. They have a combo of male + female vocals who are out to make there music fun + their “in crowd” is for anyone who wants to enjoy + relate to their music in any way they see fit.

Every Avenue are a 5 piece rock pop band giving their sound a “slicker edge.” Every Avenue explores themes of lust, temptation + self-acceptance on their new album Bad Habits.

Tribes are a London-based indie band. Their 4-track debut EP, We Were Children, was released on 17 April 2011. Their debut single, “Sappho,” was made available for download on 11 July 2011

The Brute Chorus sound combines with garage, blues + folk music. The band been busy doing live shows on the road with a host of festival appearances including Glastonbury (BBC Introducing stage), Camden Crawl, Great Escape +Secret Garden Party.

King Charles is a singer-songwriter who’s sound has been described as everything from psychedelic rock to folk-pop. Raised in London he is currently recording his debut album to be released in the 7th May 2012.